Chapter 2041: It’s My Design
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The instant she heard those two words, Ning Xi’s pupils suddenly shrunk and there was a bone-chilling coldness in her eyes.
It really was “Rainbow Feathers”
David had even been so arrogant that he did not change a single word of the name.
No wonder Gong Shangze would react like that.
Ning Xi studied the young man who was burning like raging flames in the dim corner and pondered for a moment before she picked up her phone. She typed a text message before clicking “send”.
Gong Shangze felt the buzz of his phone. He braced himself and unlocked his phone, his vision blurry as he clicked on the message.
The moment he saw that message, it was as if the charging anger inside that dizzied him was like a wild beast that had been consoled. It instantly quieted down.
The place was filled with unceasing high praises. The live stream continued to be refreshed. David, who was surrounded by the media, was still going on about the journey of his process.

In the corner, a young man slowly took the mask on his face off. He stood up straight in the crowd as he said word for word, “Rainbow Feathers is my design. It’s my work that I completed myself!”
This voice was akin to splashing a bucket of cold water into the raging blaze. The warm atmosphere suddenly fell silent and there was pin-drop silence.
Everyone’s gazes instantly moved away from David to that young man with a darkened gaze.
The young man had a delicate and handsome face, yet his face was as pale as a sheet while the fire in his eyes could set the whole palace on fire.
David was enjoying both the glory and the benefits when he suddenly heard this nightmarish voice as if a sudden thunder had struck down from the heavens.
When he rigidly turned over and had a good look at that young man’s face, he was instantly stunned.
Gong… Gong Shangze!
He had actually seen Gong Shangze!
Impossible, how could it be Gong Shangze!?
This was impossible!
He had been clearly begging on the streets of Lorraine. Obviously, he should have gone crazy and died in some dismal alley.
How could he be dressed so neatly and appear at Lorraine International Fashion Week!?

Everyone else’s gazes were fixed on Gong Shangze at the moment. They did not notice the peculiar expression that flashed across David’s face.
All of the media and guests present exchanged looks in confusion. Moments later, they finally returned to their senses.
One of the journalists asked with hostility, “Excuse me, Sir, who are you?”
Gong Shangze was the worst at interacting with people. He even had to put on a face mask and wrap himself tightly when attending such an event before feeling a sense of security, what more speaking when so many eyes were on him.
The young man’s palms were sweaty until he noticed the radiant gaze amidst the crowd that had been illuminating him throughout.
“Spirit’s chief designer, ZX. My Chinese name is Gong Shangze!” The young man enunciated word for word clearly.
The instant he finished, the crowd started to discuss in disbelief again.
“Spirit’s chief designer?”
“Ah! Turns out he’s that legendary designer from Spirit that has never shown his face, ZX!”
“But what did his words earlier mean? He actually said… Rainbow Feathers was his design and that he had completed it himself? Isn’t that preposterous? How could History’s work have been completed by Spirit’s designer?”
…
David stared straight at the young man that he had not seen for two whole years.
Not only did the young man not show a single trace of being in dire straits, instead, he had dressed up fittingly. Even the usual cowering in front of the public was gone, which was why he almost could not recognize him at first look.
Chapter 2042: Stolen Design Draft
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Even more unexpectedly, Gong Shangze was actually the chief designer of Spirit!
It turns out the person who had been going against him was this fellow!
No wonder… No wonder!
No wonder Spirit’s design style was so similar to Gong Shangze’s. It had really been him! He was really lucky!
There was a fierceness in David’s eyes. The initial shock and panic slowly turned into disdain and fearlessness.
Haha, Ah Ze, we haven’t seen each other for two years, yet you are still naive as you have always been!
You think that just based on Spirit, you can topple me?
You think that just because you said Rainbow Feathers was your design, everyone would believe you?

Everything was just as David had expected.
Not only did the crowd look at Gong Shangze with odd gazes, even the Chinese fans in the live stream channels started to say blatantly mean things.
“Wow! Where did this person pop up from!? He’s probably gone insane from wanting to be famous. Forget that they’ve always been copying History’s style! Now, he actually straight up said that these clothes’ designs are his and that he made them himself?”
“How shameless! If it were not for History exposing the Chinese style to the world, how would Spirit have a chance to leech on and be invited to an international fashion week?!”
“So humiliating all the way abroad! Quickly get lost from Fashion Week. Don’t humiliate us anymore!”
Among the scoldings, some rational Netizens pointed out suspicions.
“Is there some kind of inside story? Even if Spirit’s designer had the slightest common sense, they wouldn’t have said such baseless things at an event like this, would they?”
“Actually, Spirit’s clothes are quite nice too. This time they managed to get an invitation to Lorraine Fashion Week, which means that Spirit has been internationally recognized. There’s really no reason for them to do something like this, is there?”
Discussions similar to those were very quickly been shot down by History’s supporters.
“Do you think a counterfeit copycat designer would have a thing such as common sense? He’s foolish himself, and he really thinks we’re fools too!”
“He didn’t design anything for a whole year. Recently, all their works have been following History’s style. Even their design that won the Golden Award back then copied and referenced History!
“Once the counterfeit has had a taste of success, they won’t be satisfied with small wins now. They straight up said that History stole his works! How can there be such a shameless person?”

…
At the moment, discussion was abound at the venue too. They looked at Gong Shangze with strange gazes.
One reporter asked, “Mr. Gong, earlier you said that Rainbow Feathers is your design. What do you mean by that?”
Gong Shangze replied, “It means what it says. Rainbow Feathers is mine. David stole my work. Not just Rainbow Feathers, ‘Spring Garden’ was my design too.”
“What did you say?” The journalist was utterly confused.
Did he just say that ‘Spring Garden’ that David had stunned the international fashion industry with two years ago was his design too?
“Lotus Flower Breaks The Surface, Forest, Late Autumn…” Gong Shangze listed out more than ten of History’s themed series at a go, and every series’ timeline of release. Finally, he said, “All of these were from the design drafts that David has stolen from me!”
In the corner, when David heard Gong Shangze’s words, he almost laughed out loud.
That expression of his spelled pity and regretful as if he was looking at a pitiful creature making the final struggle even though he knew he was about to die.
Huh, he just knew that this idiot was not one to be afraid of. He did not even need to make a move. He could already play himself to death.
Today, this designer from Spirit named Gong Shangze had said things that were terribly shocking.
He was saying that the leading figure of Oriental style, the one that even the fashion guru had praised was a genius designer, David, and all of his classic works were actually stolen?
Chapter 2043: If I Can Prove It
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The journalist continued with the questions. “If what you said is real, why didn’t you say it before, and do you have proof that David stole the design drafts from you?”
“No,” replied Gong Shangze.
“Uhh…”
The people at the scene were speechless.
Scoldings and criticisms almost flooded the server of the streaming site.
“Gosh! Idiot! A real idiot!”

“It’s plagiarism because you said it. It’s stealing because you said it. It’s yours because you said it’s yours. Can your father become mine just because I said so?”
“He doesn’t have to accuse him like that when he’s just jealous, does he?”
“How did this tiny brand get selected? How shameful!”
…
David scoffed and laughed coldly when he saw the crowd’s reaction. He was extremely thrilled.
He really had to thank this guy for ending himself. He had no more troubles to worry in the future anymore.
“Director David, what do you have to say about Mr. Gong’s accusation?” The journalists asked David.
David sighed with a painful expression, then he looked at Gong Shangze and said, “Director Gong, it isn’t the first time people have talked about you imitating my style, but as Chinese designers who have similar styles, I respect your effort to promote Chinese culture and have never said anything about it, yet now you turn the facts around and attack me like this. Why are you doing this?”
David’s words directed the unhappy emotions all towards Gong Shangze.
Even the officials could not just stay still anymore.

The president of the Lorraine Fashion Society, who was a respectable senior within the industry, Akas, spoke up, “Mr. Gong, as far as I know, each and every draft of David was trademarked and there’s no way they are fake. It’s impossible that he stole and plagiarized other people’s work unless you have proof.”
Gong Shangze remained silent and did not say a thing.
David had robbed everything from him: design drafts, computers, and the pen name that they shared. After all, David was the one who worked on trademarking at that time.
Even if he were to redraw the drafts again, David had trademarked them, so he would be accused of stealing David’s design.
Akas’s expression became sterner when he saw Gong Shangze’s expression. He warned, “You might be unhappy with History always being above you, or you could be angry that people are criticizing you of plagiarizing History’s design.
“However, you’re accusing another person of a serious offense under such circumstances. Do you know what the consequences are? If you can’t give me an acceptable excuse, we will remove Spirit’s participation right away. You’ll also be blacklisted in the industry!”
“What if I can prove what I said is real?” Facing the criticisms from the officials and insults from everybody, the young man was not shaken at all.
Akas was taken aback by those determined eyes. He then said, “If you can prove that what you said is real, I’ll give you a fair judgment on behalf of the society.”
“Okay.” Gong Shangze nodded.
David stood there casually. He did not seem worried at all.
Chapter 2044: Gong Shangze!
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He knew all about the inspiration and creation process behind all the design drafts. He knew nearly as much as Gong Shangze. If he were to prove it this way, he might be being too naive.
Gong Shangze looked at the models wearing “Rainbow Feathers”, then he looked back at David. “Before I prove myself, I’d like to ask Director David a question.”
“Sure, go ahead.”
“These six sets of clothing used a lot of traditional Chinese techniques. The embroidery is especially excellent. I heard all the embroidery was done by you personally. Is it true?” Gong Shangze asked coldly.
David raised his eyebrows.
Haha, this guy was laying a trap right here!
David then said, “That’s right, it’s extremely difficult, which is why I did it personally. If you don’t believe me, I can prove it to you right now.”
Gong Shangze, do you think I can really stay in this industry without knowing some tricks?
Some people within the industry started discussing when they heard Gong Shangze’s question.

“Does Gong Shangze think David didn’t create these clothing himself?”
“Gong Shangze is going to fail. David is really good at embroidery, especially Su embroidery. Su embroidery technique was applied to these garments.”
“Moreover, even if he proved David wasn’t the one who made these clothing, he can’t prove that he didn’t design them, can he?”
…
Gong Shangze ignored the whisperings around him. He replied, “No, it’s alright.”
Listening to the discussion, David smiled gently. “It’s okay. It’s normal to have some doubts here.”
David then looked at the clothing and said in reminiscence, “The Chinese fashion culture is deep and wide. The techniques are a cut above the rest. It’s always been my dream to bring our culture onto an international stage, which is why, aside from design, I’ve involved myself in researching on handcrafts. Creating an item based on a design from paper is a very meaningful process to me!”
“While good designers do not necessarily have to be a good tailor, a designer with knowledge of the craft would help to deepen the understanding of fashion design.”
David’s words were well-received by his colleagues.
Gong Shangze had remained silent from the beginning until now.
When David finished his words, the young man moved and walked slowly towards the center of the T-shaped stage.
The sharp gazes of strangers were focusing on his back. The socially-anxious young man took each step as if he was going through a path of icy blades. However, he knew that he could not stop or turn around.
Someone was looking at him.

Everyone looked at him oddly when he went up on stage.
People were starting to get impatient.
“What is he doing now?”
“A good international show has now been ruined by this clown!”
“Someone should’ve chased him out just now!”
…
More and more voices of dissatisfaction came from the crowd. Gong Shangze went beside a model who was wearing the “Rainbow Feathers”.
His white fingers slowly folded the extra large sleeve up and he turned the sleeve inside out.
The next moment, the young man looked at David with his sharp eyes.
“Then, here’s my second question. I’d like to know why did you embroider my name on your own work?”
“What?” David’s expression changed.
High-definition cameras closed in.
On the large screen at the back was the inside of the sleeve. There were clearly three Chinese characters embroidered: Gong Shangze!
Chapter 2045: Shocking Twist
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The camera clearly showed each detail of the embroidery on the screen.
The name “Gong Shangze” was embroidered with gold thread and was clearly shown to everyone at the scene as well as all the people who were watching on the streaming sites.
There were professional translators all around the area.
When they heard Gong Shangze’s words and saw the three words on the big screen, many overseas partners started asking their Chinese partners around.
“What is that? Those Chinese characters? Did that designer say that’s his name?”
“That’s right. Those are Chinese characters and that’s really that designer’s name!”
“God! That’s impossible!”
…

Within the industry, many people knew that designers liked to leave some unique markings on their favorite work. It might be a symbol or their initials.
However, no one ever heard of a designer leaving the name of someone else on their work.
David was staring at the big screen as if he had just seen ghosts come alive. His forehead was filled with sweat and his heart was racing quickly.
“Uhh, what’s happening? Why is Gong Shangze’s name on David’s work?”
“Did someone play some trick?”
“Gong Shangze asked David just now if he embroidered the clothing himself. David replied ‘yes’ confidently!”
“Oh my gosh! What a twist… Could David have really stolen the ‘Rainbow Feathers’?”
“Then, all other designs from David are suspicious too!”
…
David’s limbs went numb as he listened to the discussions around him. He unconsciously looked towards a certain direction.
Ning Xueluo’s expression seemed terrible.
Damn it!

How could it be!?
Gong Shangze was just an idiot who was not aware of him at all. How could he have thought of embroidering his name on the clothing back then!?
How could he not have noticed it after he checked them over and over again!?
That brat had laid a trap for him just now and made him say that he embroidered all these clothes himself.
He could not change it now!
David’s brain was going to explode.
The president of Lorraine Fashion Society, Akas, went up on-stage to take a look for himself.
After careful inspection, all six clothing had Gong Shangze’s name at a hardly noticeable spot on the inside of the sleeves.
The crowd went wild!
Everyone who was watching the live stream was shocked too.
What was happening?
Why was Gong Shangze’s name on “Rainbow Feathers”?
On the stage, after checking all the clothing, his eyes fell on David. “Director David, can you provide us with an explanation?”
David came back to his senses. He tried to act calm and put on a surprised expression. Angrily, he said, “How could it be!? That’s impossible! Why would I embroider the name of another designer on my work? I didn’t do that!”
Chapter 2046: Unique Technique
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Akas’s expression darkened. “But earlier you’ve admitted yourself that you completed all the clothing’s embroidery on your own.”
David said without a change in expression, “Indeed, that is so, but I really don’t know why the three words ‘Gong Shangze’ would appear in my work!”
David was determined to deny it until the end.
The crowd present could not decide in that instance.
“Uhh, could these clothes have been secretly tampered with afterwards?”
“I think there’s a possibility!”
“It must be like that. Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense at all!”
…
Compared to Gong Shangze who was unknown in the international fashion industry, everyone would subconsciously believe David more.

Because of David’s hints, everyone naturally wondered if the clothes had been tampered with.
When Akas heard, he pondered too, “Indeed we can’t rule out the possibility that these characters had been embroidered on afterwards without your knowledge.”
When David heard the replies that had been within his expectations, he instantly let out a long sigh of relief.
Still, before the corner of David’s lips could curl up into a smile, he saw that the young man beside Akas had said with a certain voice and without expression, “Impossible.”
Suddenly, everyone’s gazes fell onto the young man again.
Akas frowned and asked, “Why is that impossible?”
Because of the huge twist earlier, this time, no one spoke rashly. Everyone held their breaths and waited for the young man’s answer.
Gong Shangze folded up one of the sleeves and answered word for word, “Because, for this part of the embroidery, I used the technique of double-sided three-fold embroidery.”
Double-sided three-fold embroidery?
What was that?
When they heard this incredibly alien term, the crowd started to buzz with discussion again.
“Uhh, what’s double-sided three-fold embroidery?”
“I don’t know. I’ve never even heard of it!”

“I have heard of double-sided embroidery. It’s a very hard embroidering technique. Single-sided embroidery only needs the front to look delicate. However, the threads going on the other side could be neglected, while double-sided embroidery requires both sides to be equally neat and well distributed.”
…
Even Chinese people did not understand what Gong Shangze had mentioned. For the Chinese in the industry to only know a little, what more the foreigners? At the moment, everyone was baffled.
Right at this moment, a middle-aged man in a white flax lounging outfit walked up onto the stage.
When the crowd saw they instantly cried out excitedly, “It’s Qu Guanyang!”
“Right! Teacher Qu will definitely know!”
…
Akas had been troubled earlier, but when he saw Qu Guanyang walk over, he instantly let out a sigh of relief. “Qu, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you about this!”
“President Akas, you’re too courteous.” Qu Guanyang nodded and shared greetings with Akas before his insightful eyes skimmed the young man beside Akas.
The first time he saw this young one was at the Golden Awards. His design style had been accused of copying David, yet in the end, he had with true capabilities bagged that year’s Golden Award with a full score.
He never could have imagined that they would meet again in a situation like this.
Gong Shangze’s clear and clean gaze calmly returned the middle-aged man’s glance.
Under everyone’s nervous and curious gazes, Qu Guanyang very quickly retrieved his gaze and started to closely inspect every part of the clothes where the characters “Gong Shangze” had been embroidered.
Time passed by…
Qu Guanyang finally put the clothes hem in his hand down.
Chapter 2047: It Was All Over
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Qu Guanyang looked at everyone, then he said slowly, “Chinese embroidery is usually single-sided, yet there is another more difficult embroidery technique called the double-sided embroidery.
“Double-sided embroidery is one of China’s excellent ethnic traditional crafts. It’s a type of variant embroidery, also called ‘Both Sides Shine’. It’s on the same material. Through the same embroidery process, images are embroidered on both sides with exactly the same outlines, and the images are equally delicate, both to be admired.”
“Teacher Qu, then what is the double-sided three-folded embroidery that Gong Shangze mentioned?” Someone asked impatiently.
Qu Guanyang continued to explain, “In double-sided embroidery, there’s still a relatively unknown type called the double-sided multi-colored embroidery. As the name goes, it means that on both sides, the same motif is embroidered, but the colors will be different.”

When he said this, Qu Guanyang paused. His tone was slightly emotional as he said, “Extremely few people know that there’s still one more even more difficult embroidery technique, which is what designer Gong mentioned earlier: the double-sided three-fold embroidery!
“Double-sided three-fold embroidery was invented on the foundation of the double-sided multi-colored technique. The embroidered product will have different shapes, different needlework, different colors on both sides. Then, both sides have different motifs, different needlework, and different coloring. Different design, different needles, different colors, thus called double-sided three-folded embroidery!”
“Ahh, is that so!?”
“How magical! The fact that both sides can embroider different patterns at the same time!” The crowd exclaimed.
Everyone was immersed in the exquisite Chinese traditional technique that Qu Guanyang had just talked about.
At this moment, Qu Guanyang concluded, “I’ve taken a look earlier. The character designs for these six sets of clothes used the double-sided three-fold embroidery method. That means this part of the embroidery was definitely completed at the same time. There’s no possibility of it being added on later on!”
The instant Qu Guanyang finished, everyone abruptly came to their senses. Their faces showed that they all suddenly realized something.
“That means that this embroidery was definitely done all at once. There’s no possibility of it being tampered at all!”

“Doesn’t that mean that David is lying?!”
In the corner across, David’s expression had long already changed the moment Gong Shangze said the words “double-sided three-fold embroidery”. The moment when he heard Qu Guanyang’s words, he was completely frozen there. He could not hold the calm on his face much longer and his forehead broke out in cold sweat which dripped onto the polished floor.
Under more and more scrutiny, David did not care about his image anymore. He rolled up his sleeves and wiped the sweat off his forehead. His lips trembled as he said, “Act-actually, these words were indeed embroidered by me! I like designer Gong’s designs, so I’ve just embroidered his name on to motivate myself!”
Right! It was like that!
So what if his work had Gong Shangze’s name?
Whoever’s name he embroidered on his work was up to him!
When he heard David’s defense, Qu Guanyang instantly sneered, “Double-sided three-fold embroidery is currently the highest level of skill in the world of embroidery. Even among the hundreds of thousands of lady embroiders in Su embroidery’s homeland, State S, there are very few with such a skill. Since Director David said that this double-sided three-fold embroidery was done by you, how about you prove to us right here and now?”
Earlier, had he not been the one who said to Gong Shangze that he could prove on the spot that the embroidery was personally done by him?
The instant Qu Guanyang finished, the last chord in David’s head finally snapped. He looked defeated and could not stand straight anymore. His knees gave way as he fell to the ground…
Chapter 2048: The Truth Revealed
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At this moment, the Chinese fans, who had been defending History earlier and crazily tearing Gong Shangze apart, were dumbfounded.
“What… What’s happening?! Rainbow Feathers isn’t even from David? It’s Gong Shangze’s work instead?”
“Oh my God! David has actually been lying from the start. He really stole Spirit’s designs. Even all of his famed works were Gong Shangze’s design! How did this happen!? My world is turned upside down!”

Among the shocked comments, there were some who still did not give up. “Even if it’s proven that Rainbow Feathers wasn’t made by David himself, that can’t prove that the other designs weren’t completed by him!”
Such opinions immediately received backlash from many.
“Some people keep calling others a fool. I think they’re the real fools! It’s already gone to this extent and they’re still trying to justify David’s actions. If Ranbow Feathers design wasn’t done by Gong Shangze, then would Gong Shangze be able to create these clothes from thin air?”
“Clearly, the clothes weren’t done by him. He could still pretend to be virtuous and claim fame in the eyes of the world, even boasting about how good his skills were. When he saw that the clothes had Gong Shangze’s name on them, he still didn’t repent. He continued to unchangingly frame someone else by saying they tampered with the clothes.”
“After being exposed on the spot that the double-sided three-fold embroidery can’t be tampered with, he actually shamelessly came up with the hilarious reason that he embroidered Gong Shangze’s name onto the clothes to motivate himself! Only when he was slapped on the face by Qu Guanyang on the spot, he finally shut up!”
“As the chief designer of a brand and the so-called leading figure in the international Oriental style, his words and actions are so inconsistent. From the start till the end, he’s been lying. Can such a person’s words still be trusted? Whether or not his past works were his original creation is really worth being suspicious about! Whatever it is, this time, I stand on Gong Shangze’s side!”
After that, many people asked, “But why would Gong Shangze’s designs be stolen by David? Not only were the design drafts trademarked by David, even the finished clothes fell into David’s hands. This is weird!”

…
It was not just the audience watching the live stream who asked this. Even wondered all the guests and industry figures present had the same question on their minds.
Suddenly, everyone’s gazes, including Akas’s and Qu Guanyang’s, fell onto Gong Shangze.
Facing the looks from all over the world, Gong Shangze was emotional. He had waited and endured it for so long. Finally, people were willing to hear him tell this secret. He finally had the chance to speak.
The young man took a deep breath and then started slowly.
“Back then, David and I started up a fashion studio together. We called it Neon. Because I’m not good at socializing and networking, I was in charge of designs while David was in charge of the studio operations.
“Our studio began from a place where no one was interested until later on when more and more people knew about it. Later on, our studio opened up abroad and we started to look for a wider market. Slowly, many investors started to want to collaborate with us.
“I’ve always seen David as the most trustworthy partner. I’ve never asked anything about the studio’s matters. I only focused on creating. All of the designs were passed to him for safekeeping.
“I never would’ve thought that he had been secretly trademarking all of my designs with his name. When I had transferred all of my designs, he stole everything from the studio, signed a contract with an investor alone, and completely erased any trace of me. He erased Neon’s existence and established History!”
Chapter 2049: Final Struggle
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“As for the ‘Rainbow Feathers’, I spent two years completing it, thinking that one day I could use it to participate in an international fashion show. Back then, a fire happened in the sample room. David told me that the ‘Rainbow Feathers’ was destroyed… until I found out today that he stole them!”
The venue was quiet. Everyone focused on the young man’s angry and trembling voice, their feelings wavering along with his rant.
Gong Shangze took a pause, then he continued, “Maybe I should be grateful for his greed. If not, I could never have proven my innocence, and no one would have believed me. When he became the lead designer of History and shocked the world with ‘Spring Garden’, as he became the leader of the industry, as he became the pride of China, I was dirt poor and was begging on the streets of Lorraine. Who would believe the words of a beggar?

“Afterwards, I became the lead designer of Spirit, but because History was created first and David had been using my design, everyone assumed that I plagiarized History’s style.”
Everyone was already very mad at this point.
“God! This… This is so shameless!”
“No wonder Spirit’s design style is so similar to History’s! I never expected the truth to be this! History is Gong Shangze’s design, so of course, they look similar!”
“Damn! I even criticized Spirit for plagiarizing before!”
…
Qu Guanyang listened to the young man and felt his sorrow.

He experienced an odd sensation back then during the Golden Top Award. Why were the designs of History and Spirit so similar? They were not just similar. They were so identical that they could have been designed by the same person.
His judgment back then was not mistaken. They were made by the same person after all.
Afterwards, History kept their original style, but somehow something was lacking. The stolen drafts had probably been used up and their work after that was not from Gong Shangze anymore.
The president of Lorraine Fashion Society, Akas, stared at David. “David, do you have anything else to say about Gong Shangze’s accusation?”
David had a horrid expression as his breath quickened.
No… He could not just let things end like this…
Even if he lied, even if “Rainbow Feathers” was not made by him, he still had a chance, but if there was proof that all the other designs were not from him, then he would really be done for!
David yelled loudly, “He’s lying! I created History. Each and every draft was made by me personally. Because the technique involved with ‘Rainbow Feathers’ was too complicated, I hired an outsider to complete the embroidery. I can apologize for that lie!
“However, I didn’t expect the person hired would be Gong Shangze and I fell into his trap. Not only did he leave his name on the clothing, he even accused me of stealing all his designs. How ridiculous! History’s been around for three years. How many designs could I have stolen to keep History as the top brand in China?!”
Chapter 2050: A Big Liar
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Akas went deep in thought when he heard David.
He was the one who had brought up David and introduced him to Adam back then. He was also responsible for bringing David into the society and giving him important roles.
He would have to bear the responsibility if what Gong Shangze said was true.
Akas carefully confirmed with Gong Shangze again, “Mr. Gong, can you prove that ‘Rainbow Feathers’ is yours and that David stole all your other designs?”
In her seat, Ning Xueluo was a little relieved when she saw there was a change of events.

Somewhere else on the first row of seats, Ning Xi put her finger against her forehead and smiled. “They are really stubborn…” Ning Xi mumbled to herself and then quietly sent a message from her phone.
Soon, a staff member went up to Akas swiftly and whispered something to him. Akas frowned and stayed silent. In the end, he still nodded.
After a while, as if waiting for David’s final struggle, countless design drafts appeared on the screen in the back.
Everyone looked over. David stared right onto the screen, an uneasy feeling filling his chest…
On the big screen, there was a series of History’s work.
David’s drafts were on the right. Another set of similar drafts were there too, but with Gong Shangze’s signature on them.
While the drafts on the right looked similar, after closer inspection, there were very slight differences, and those differences made everything clear.
People in the industry already knew what was happening. David had taken those half-completed drafts, and now these half-completed drafts were completed by the original designer, Gong Shangze.
It did not end there.

Soon, David’s design in the past year flashed on the screen. While the style looked similar, it was obvious even to amateurs that something was lacking compared to the designs before.
Identical designs appeared beside the drafts again, and the signatures on the drafts were all of different names.
“Hey, what’s happening?”
“Similar design, but different signatures? What does that mean?”
…
David’s face went pale and started to freak out when he saw the same drafts appearing with different people’s signatures…
Before he could react, a video popped up. There was a man wearing a face mask.
The man’s secretive voice echoed in the hall, “Since a year ago, David had me look for a large group of designers and have them submit drafts every month. He’ll pick the drafts he likes the most and pay a hefty sum of reward!
“Designers who took on the job were mostly designers without connections and money, so work like this a gift to them. These are the bank transactions between David and I. He bought all the designs in the past year from me.”
A huge scandal was just exposed before everyone’s eyes.
History’s lead designer was actually a thief, a liar, and did not even know about design. He was a liar who only stole other people’s work!
Chapter 2051: Future of Chinese Style
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After a moment of dead silence, everyone started talking about it. They looked at David in rage, and the audiences back in the country were absolutely furious.
“Damn you, David! Scum! Monster! You’ve disgraced our country!”
“Liar, I’m going to burn all the clothes from History in my wardrobe! Disgusting!”
“What a shameless person! You’d better stay overseas for the rest of your life. If you come back, I’ll beat you up again and again!”
David’s face turned beet red with all the scoldings.

Akas looked troubled as well. The proof was right in front of him, so he had nothing more to say. He then announced on the spot that David would be kicked out of the society and would be blacklisted forever.
As everything was revealed and after Akas announced those words right before everyone in the huge Lorraine Palace, David suddenly started yelling, “So what if I used his designs!? If it was not for me, his work would just be rotting somewhere!
“His talent is already all used up. Except for those work, he can’t design anything anymore. He just wants to use me as a stepping stone now! If it wasn’t for me, his works would just be a bunch of trash! Worthless! He’s a trash himself! Trash!”
David’s rambling just made everyone hate him even more. Even Ning Xueluo could not stand him. Her expression was so appalled that she hoped she could throw him out of the place herself.
The venue finally became quiet again after the security guards took David out.
“I’m sorry, the show was ruined because of me,” Gong Shangze said apologetically.
Akas looked a little awkward. He was blaming himself. “It’s our fault for not knowing people better. We almost let a shameless bastard infect the fashion industry. It’s the responsibility of the society.”
At this moment, Akas suddenly remembered that a long time ago, he received multiple emails from the same person reporting that History’s lead designer David had stolen his work.
However, he ignored it because the person was not able to provide any evidence.

He never expected that the matter would be exposed today in this manner.
The vice president, Said, went up on stage to clear up the awkward atmosphere. “Having such a horrendous liar into the sacred fashion hall is an insult to the whole of the fashion industry! We’ll surely punish the thief accordingly, and at the same time, protect those who truly love fashion, and protect the rights of talented designers!”
The crowd gave a grand round of applause.
The vice president was relieved, then he quickly added on, “This time, Spirit brought us some of their latest work. Let us look forward to the treasured designer who brought us amazing surprises and the demonstration of the beautiful Chinese culture. What sort of surprise will he bring us again!?”
As the vice president spoke, the T-shaped stage was ready and the show resumed.
Everyone focused on the stage. All the Chinese live streaming members held their breaths and stared at their screens nervously.
Many people knew that initially, Spirit did have a lot of great works, but they had been on hiatus for quite some time.
Could it really be as David said, that Gong Shangze’s talent had come to an end?
Could it really be the end of the trend for the Chinese style here?
Chapter 2052: Endless Treasures
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Below the stage, some of those who were in the industry started to discreetly analyze.
“Ever since David used ‘Spring Garden’ which led to a massive trend of Oriental style, many designers have started to add some Oriental elements on their designs in the recent years. There’re been too many brands that followed that trend to count on my fingers. All of the elements that could be used have been used up!”
“Indeed so! Innovating and coming up with something new and different is extremely hard!”
“But now that it’s confirmed that David’s previous designs were all from him, that means all of David’s success will return to the original owner. As long as he exhibits his talent, as usual, it’ll be enough for him to take his place in the international fashion industry.”
…
At this moment, all of the lights around dimmed. The crowd’s discussion instantly stopped too.

Finally, on the T-shaped stage, the first model slowly floated from the backstage.
It was a gown in a primary tone of navy blue with a wide cloak fanning out at the back. The warm sunset orange and inky color constructed an extravagant scene that was truly majestic.
“That’s… Dunhuang!” Someone instantly cried out from the crowd.
The colors and pattern elements on the ready-made outfit were from China’s treasure trove that was the largest scaled and the most abundant in classical cultural art. It was also a world-famous Buddhist art centre — the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang!
Very quickly, the second outfit appeared before the crowd.
This outfit was a rich gold in color. The gown was embroidered with two soaring dragons that leaped high. As was common knowledge, the totem of a dragon symbolized China.
Between the dragon patterns were embroidery of colorful clouds that had auspicious messages. On the train of the dress, there seemed to be rolling waves as if everyone’s ears were filled with the sound of roaring seas to mean “eternal peace and prosperity”!
The third outfit made use of China’s even more classic Qinghua porcelain element. The entire gown’s patterns perfectly copied a Qinghua porcelain vase from the Song Dynasty. It was accompanied with entangling branches of Qinghua, a dragon, qilin , phoenix, magpie, and more as ornaments.
The fourth set was a body-hugging gown with a train in red. The gown was embroidered with a red-crowned crane and plum blossoms, instantly transporting everyone into China’s vast wonderland.
The fifth outfit, the sixth, the seventh…

One after another, ready-made outfits appeared before the crowd. Every set represented China’s ancient and unique elements, stunning everyone until they gasped in amazement.
No one would have predicted that this designer that appeared so gentle and harmless had such a shocking force within him. It was not just one outfit, but ten whole outfits that took everyone’s breaths away!
Off-stage, all the intuitive well-known buyers were already been wildly trying to find a way to contact Spirit. They were prepared to snap up Spirit’s work this season as all the superstars around the world were already anticipating to put on these unique gowns.
“This is unfathomable!”
“Mad beautiful! Every outfit! Every outfit is so unique and unmatched!”
“With this standard of design, even just one outfit would take several months. There are ten whole outfits here. How in the world did he do it?”
…
Spirit’s show ended with a high note of praise.
Facing more and more exclaims of admiration, Gong Shangze said, “Why, almost all designers would meet with the predicament of dried up inspiration! However, I’ve always felt blessed being a Chinese designer because in China’s 5000 years of culture, there are endless inspiration and treasures to be unearthed!”
The instant Gong Shangze finished, the crowd broke into a thunderous applause.
Those far away in China were even moved to tears.
In the live stream channels, Gong Shangze’s and Spirit’s names plastered the screens!
Chapter 2053: So Angry She Could Go Mad
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“Spirit! Spirit! Spirit!”
“Gong Shangze spoke so well!”
“This is the kind of design that should be representing China on the international stage!”
“Counterfeits will be counterfeits! We’ll see what that thief, David, has to say now!”
“Speaking of which, which blind boss was the one who collaborated with David back then and invested in History?!”
When this topic was mentioned, many people started to comment, “Who else could it be?! It’s Ning Xueluo, that fake heiress! Previously, I almost turned into her fan!”

…
Spirit’s show was the finale.
After the show finished, the reporters swarmed over to interview Gong Shangze, while another huge group of reporters immediately blocked Ning Xueluo.
Ning Xueluo did not want to stay for even a moment longer. Initially, she wanted to leave once the show ended, but the reporters would not let her go. Before she could get up, she was already surrounded.
“Miss Ning! The chief designer of History is actually a thief who steals other people’s work. What do you have to say about this?”
“David’s work for the whole year has been nothing but secret purchases of other designers’ designs while pretending they were his. Did you know nothing about this?”
“Back then, when you and David collaborated to start History, did you not first get to know the other person’s character?”
“As History’s CEO, your company is now involved in such a scandal now and has even affected the reputation of entire China. Is there anything you have to say to everyone about this matter?”
…
One after another question came, and they sounded worse than before. Ning Xueluo really wanted to strangle David to death at this point.

This Lorraine Fashion Week should have been her proudest moment. It should have been History’s time to shine. With the breathtaking effect of the Rainbow Feathers outfit, after Fashion Week, History’s entire scale would have expanded tremendously and their international market would have widened even more.
She was even prepared to increase the number and scale of their flagship stores overseas when she returned to China. When that happened, History would have been China’s number one fashion brand, while she would be this brand’s worthy founder!
However, now, it was ruined. It was all ruined!
Ning Xueluo was overwhelmed with bubbling fury. She was so angry that she could go mad.
She had used up all of her might to restrain and suppress herself. She took a deep breath and said, “Setting up a fashion company with an Oriental style has always been my plan. I’ve prepared for that for a long time and I’ve been looking for a suitable designer.
“Back then, the reason I chose to collaborate with David was that I was simply attracted to his designs. Mr. Gong Shangze’s designs were incredibly beautiful and soulful. I immediately realized that these designs would definitely be popular, and could definitely turn fashion with unique Chinese characteristics to become widely accepted by the world, and that fact was proven after our success.
“However, I never could have imagined that all of David’s designs were stolen from Mr. Gong because, at that time, David could provide proof that all his design drafts were his original work, so I knew nothing about it at all. I was only excited about his talent for designing and wanted to help him achieve his dreams.
“Of course, as the founder of History, I was poor at judging people. There’s no one but me to take the blame for this!
“For this, I would like to sincerely apologize to all those in the industry: guests, fashion hobbyists, and all the lovers of fashion in China!”
As Ning Xueluo said this, she took a deep bow towards the camera, then she looked extremely cross and said, “As for David’s poor conduct, History will not be tolerant of it. From this moment onwards, he’s no longer a designer at History. Everyone, rest assured! Of course…”
Chapter 2054: Poach!
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When she said this, Ning Xueluo’s gaze suddenly turned towards Gong Shangze’s direction. She appeared sincere as she said, “History welcomes all designers who are truly gifted, talented, and passionate! Personally, I really like and admire Mr. Shangze’s work. Now that the truth is revealed, you could even say that back then, I actually built History for Mr. Gong!”
Listening to Ning Xueluo’s words, she was actually casting an opportunity to Gong Shangze.
The reporters were instantly excited. “CEO Ning, do you mean that you’re interested to invite Mr. Gong Shangze to join History?”
Ning Xueluo nodded. “History has always been devoting our efforts to the Oriental style. Even harder to come by is the fact that History is completely Mr. Gong’s style. Our core and soul is Mr. Gong too. If Mr. Gong is willing to join History, we can definitely achieve more glorious success for the Chinese!” Ning Xueluo spoke and was suddenly a little moved.
No matter what, History was still one of the very best listed companies with Chinese style in China, while Spirit was just a little studio. How could they compare to History?
As long as Gong Shangze had the slightest common sense, he should know which to choose.

As long as she poached Gong Shangze over, the scandal this time could just become an old story. History could still make a comeback, and even take it a step further than when David had been around!
When they heard Ning Xueluo, all the reporters turned to Gong Shangze again.
“Mr. Gong, what do you think about History’s offer?”
“Now that David has already received his deserving punishment, Director Gong, would you consider joining History?”
“Mr. Gong Shangze…”
…
The reporters’ questions came non-stop while Ning Xueluo’s gaze was even more scorching and blatant. Ever since Gong Shangze had walked onto the stage, he had actually been forcing himself to brace it. Now, the truth was revealed and all the issues were resolved. Even Spirit’s show was successfully executed too. He finally did not let Ning Xi down!
Suddenly relieved, the strength that he had used to brace himself had finally vanished. He only felt his hands and legs turned cold and his head was buzzing, the entire world seemed to spin.
He could hear what Ning Xueluo had stated, and what those reporters surrounding him had said, yet he did not know what they were talking about…
Just as Gong Shangze finally reached his breaking point, at this moment, suddenly a warm and strong arm that steadily held him up from his shoulders.

That familiar force and air that assured him had suddenly appeared by his side.
“It’s Ning Xi!”
Ning Xi had suddenly stood up from her seat and walked to Gong Shangze’s side. Suddenly, all the reporters’ gazes shifted to this figure that attracted everyone no matter when she appeared.
Everyone had been initially asking Gong Shangze about whether he was interested in joining History, but at this moment when they suddenly saw Ning Xi, they exchanged glances. They did not know why Ning Xi had suddenly walked over at this moment.
Ning Xi stood by Gong Shangze’s side, and her clear eyes glittered, slowly landing on Ning Xueluo.
When Ning Xueluo suddenly met Ning Xi’s gaze, she felt her heart tighten.
This witch! What was she trying to do now!?
Could she want to hit her when she was down!?
Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Ning Xi lowered her eyes and softly laughed. Then, she looked up and said, “CEO Ning… You’re poaching my guy right before me. Isn’t that too inappropriate?”
At this moment, when he heard Ning Xi’s voice, Gong Shangze’s muddled head finally cleared up. He looked with shining eyes at the person beside him. “Boss…”
Chapter 2055: Founder of Spirit
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What!?
W-What did she mean?
Ning Xi’s casual remark caused a ripple of shock among the reporters as well as the crowd around.
Ning Xueluo’s face turned pale all of a sudden.
What did Ning Xi say?
Poach her guy!
Did Gong Shangze even call her… Boss?!
How was that possible!?

She must be mistaken!
Something must be wrong!
“Ms. Ning Xi! What does your remark mean?”
“What do you mean by CEO Ning poaching your guy right in front of you?”
“Could it be… You’re Spirit’s…”
…
As the reporters surrounded Ning Xi frantically, Gong Shangze’s deep voice boomed in the chaos.
“Ms. Ning Xi is my boss. She’s the founder of Spirit!”
Everyone was stunned by Gong Shangze’s confirmation.
“Damn! The owner of Spirit is Ning Xi?”
“How shocking!”
“No wonder Ning Xi never took on any endorsements for clothing brands! She has her own company!”

“The spokesperson for Spirit has always been Qiao Weilan, and since she works under Qin Shengyue, I’ve always thought that Spirit’s owner was Qin Shengyue!”
“Not only did Ning Xi take away Qin Shengyue’s best subordinate, she even found a genius like Gong Shangze!”
…
“Mr. Gong, you mean that Ms. Ning is your boss and the founder of Spirit?” A reporter asked him in disbelief.
Gong Shangze nodded and replied, “Back then, nobody believed what I said. With all hope lost and begging on the streets in Lorraine, Boss found me and believed in me. She brought me back to China and set up Spirit. She’s supported me all the way till today…”
The reporters continued with the questions. “So, that’s how it was?! How did you and Ms. Ning Xi meet?”
Gong Shangze pursed his lips. As though it was a fond memory of his, he said gently, “Back then, she bought a lot of clothes from History. When she passed by me, she gave me a sandwich because I kept staring at her…
“I noticed the clothes and realized that one of them was an unfinished draft of mine, but there were too many flaws, so I pointed them out. I was filled with anger and rage when I saw my half-finished work stolen. I criticized the clothing with a very bad attitude.
“No one would listen to a beggar saying such bad things… but Boss listened to me from the beginning till the end. She even listened to my whole story…”
Gong Shangze’s eyes turned red when he thought about his past.
Everyone was attracted by the young man’s story.
Gong Shangze took a deep breath and continued, “After that experience back then, I gave up hope. I couldn’t design anything anymore, but the appearance of Boss gave me hope.
“On the way back to the country, as I thought I could never design anymore, I created the first work after going back. It was called ‘Nirvana Reincarnated’. I received an award for it, giving me a whole new start…”
Everyone started to recognize the name. “Ah! So ‘Nirvana Reincarnated’ had such a story behind it! No wonder it packs so much power and impact!”
Chapter 2056: Like Owner, Like Dog
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Qu Guanyang nodded like he expected it.
He could feel that there was a strong story behind the clothes, but he just did not expect it to be much worse than he thought.
“Afterwards, when we were starting out, there were a lot of issues faced by the studio. From registering the name to selecting a place, we hired a professional marketing director, and finally, we got our very first flagship store…
“Boss told me that one day, she’d help me clarify in front of the whole world. She also told me that any tricks are useless against true power. Until the day when Spirit is strong enough to speak for itself, people would believe me even if I have no proof! These words have been encouraging me all along…”
Suddenly, Gong Shangze’s face fell. “Everything was going well until that incident happened to Boss…”
The crowd then realized that Gong Shangze was talking about the incident whereby Ning Xi had gone into a vegetative state for a year.

“Boss isn’t only my supervisor. She’s also my belief. It’s because of her that I found confidence in design and inspiration again. I’m back not because of just myself, but I also want to prove to her that she didn’t choose the wrong person. I want to make her proud of me!
“However, during the year of Boss’ disappearance, I lost my direction. I thought I was being abandoned again. All the insecurities and uneasiness came back to me, including the loss of my faith. I couldn’t design anything at that point of time… until… she came back…”
Now, everyone understood what happened.
No wonder…
No wonder Gong Shangze had no new work for almost a year. No wonder Spirit released several new series right after Ning Xi returned.
“Back To The Origins”. That was exactly Ning Xi’s circumstance!
The inspiration behind the series had come from Ning Xi too!
No wonder Ning Xi always looked so glittering when she wore Spirit’s clothes. It felt like those clothes had been designed for Ning Xi exclusively!
Of course! Ning Xi was his source of inspiration after all!
Gong Shangze’s words surprised everyone. At the same time, everyone’s hatred towards David grew even more.

The people who had almost been brainwashed by Ning Xueluo just now woke up too.
This woman was allowing David to do whatever he wanted, yet she could still turn the truth around and shamelessly say that History was made for Gong Shangze.
History was the one who had left him in despair, almost ruining such a talented designer!
The audience back in China started spamming the chat rooms after hearing Gong Shangze’s story.
“As expected of Bro Xi!”
“Unique taste, accurate sense!”
“This story is really lovely. I almost cried when I listened to Gong Shangze! It’s so touching!”
“They aren’t just boss and employee. They are the best partners!”
As people were admiring the Ning Xi-Gong Shangze combination, they were outraged at Ning Xueluo.
“Damn! Ning Xueluo is really shameless! She even tried to take Gong Shangze for herself!”
“Not only did Ning Xueluo take Ning Xi’s parents and boyfriend, now her subordinate has stolen her design drafts too! Like owner, like dog!”
…
Chapter 2057: Torturing Little Elf
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Soon, the news of Lorraine Fashion Week spread back into the country.
The sickening news of the lead designer of History leaked out. He was blacklisted by the International Fashion Society on the spot. Having put on an amazing show, all the media covered the story of Spirit and people within the fashion industry were impressed.
Suddenly, Spirit became the new favorite of the fashion industry. Orders came in like waves.
As for History, the negative news shook them up. Their shares plummeted the next day, and all their partners canceled their contracts. Ning Xueluo went back overnight and tried to do something about it, but it was futile…
At a certain famous filming spot in Los Angeles.
“Assassin” was finally finished.

With the final passing order from the director, all the crew members cheered and hugged each other, preparing for their farewell.
Ning Xi was still feeling melancholic about finishing “Assassin” and bidding farewell to the others when she heard a goosebump-inducing voice behind her.
“Hi! My dear Xi Xi! You’re finally done! Congratulations!”
“Thank you, Senior Orlando!” Ning Xi wanted to avoid him, but it was too late.
Orlando went over and blocked her way at the entrance. His glittering eyes stared at her intently. “My dear, so you’ll be free tonight then?”
Ning Xi pinched the space between her eyebrows. “Well, I have dinner with everyone tonight.”
Orlando looked disappointed. “Oh, that’s too bad. What about tomorrow? Is tomorrow alright?”
Ning Xi was troubled. “Sorry, I’m going out with Lilian tomorrow.”
“The day after tomorrow?” Orlando was persistent.
“Uhh…” Ning Xi was having a headache just listening to him.

Recently, there had been news that “Thunderbolt Secret Service Squad” was going to air soon. In addition to her being in Los Angeles lately, Director Martin had invited her over for some meetings, so it was inevitable that she would meet Orlando.
Ever since Orlando had accidentally shot her a year ago, he had been trying to contact her, but he was not aware that Ning Xi had been unconscious for a year. She only found out some time after she woke up that he had been sending her a mountain of apology emails.
After they met each other again, Orlando treated her to a meal and apologized again.
The truth behind the swap of the gun was revealed, and of course, Ning Xi did not mind since it was not Orlando’s fault.
Things should have ended there. However, Orlando the Casanova was fixated on her. Ever since that day, he had been waiting for her outside her hotel. Now, he even went to the filming location.
Since she would have to work with Orlando in the promotion for “Thunderbolt Secret Service Squad”, Ning Xi could not be too mean to him. Then again, Orlando was too insensitive to realize Ning Xi’s true intention after several rejections.
Ning Xi almost broke down as she was facing the longing eyes of this man being known as the “Little Elf”.
This guy was really torturing…
As Ning Xi was figuring out an excuse to reject Orlando’s invitation, she heard the sound of footsteps behind her.
“I’ve been looking for you. Why are you here alone?”
Jiang Muye had long, black hair up until his waist with a pair of crystal-clear eyes and cherry lips. Dressed in a black suit, tight black pants, and Doc Marten boots, he spoke impatiently as he was scowling at Ning Xi and Orlando beside her.
Chapter 2058: Ears Blinded
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If it had been in China, a woman at Jiang Muye’s height that was above 1.8 meters would be overwhelming.
However, in America, there were many women this tall among the commoners. Many of those goddess-level supermodels in the industry were this tall too. In fact, those supermodels with pixie-like features were all flat-chested.
Jiang Muye’s female outfit did not deliberately fill in anything in the chest area. It was his natural figure. He only did some slimming down and lost some weight. The effect was unexpectedly impressive, brilliantly embodying a beauty that was hard to distinguish between male or female.
At this moment, Orlando obstructed the door while Ning Xi looked helpless. Jiang Muye’s brows instantly shot up as his arrogant gaze shot a flash of hostility towards Orlando. However, it was only for a split second before he retrieved his gaze. He looked at Ning Xi and said, “The Director’s calling for you!”
“Oh, oh, oh! I’ll go right away! Senior Orlando, I’ll go to work first. We’ll talk another day!” As if Ning Xi had received a general pardon, she quickly sped off with Jiang Muye.
When they were slightly further away, Jiang Muye warned Ning Xi unhappily, “Stay further away from that guy! That’s guy’s infamous in the circle for being a playboy!”
When Ning Xi heard him, her mouth instantly twitched as she mumbled, “I never thought I’d see the day I would hear such things from you…”
After all, a certain someone had been one of those infamous playboys!

“I’m being serious right now. Did you hear me? This guy likes to provoke Chinese artistes the most! He’s definitely up to no good!” Jiang Muye shot her a look.
Ning Xi nodded profusely. “I got it, I got it. I’ll be going back in a few more days anyway. I just have to evade him for these next few days!”
Ning Xi then stared at Jiang Muye as she covered her chest and pretended like her heart was racing. “Baby, don’t stare at me like that! You’re too seductive!”
“Ning Xiao Xi, f*ck off! I dare you to say that again!” A certain blondie who was being teased instantly exploded.
“Oh my, my, the way you look when you’re angry is even cuter!”
“Ning Xiao Xi! Don’t you dare run!” Jiang Muye was so mad that he chased after her when he suddenly felt a scorching gaze on him, yet when he turned around, he did not see anyone, so he just suspiciously retrieved his gaze.
…
When everything with the filming crew was wrapped up, Ning Xi packed her stuff and started to walk out.
She had just reached the carpark when she saw Orlando whom she thought had left. In fact, it seemed like he had been waiting for her for a long time.
Ning Xi was about to break down inside.
“Uhh, Senior Orlando, the day after tomorrow…”
“Xi Xi!” Before Ning Xi could speak, Orlando suddenly pulled Ning Xi’s hands and he seemed so elated as if he had managed to get all the girls in the world.

“Uhh, what’s up?” Ning Xi was a little frightened by Orlando’s expression.
“Earlier, that black rose! Who was that black rose!?”
“Huh? Black rose?”
What the heck!?
Ning Xi was confused.
“The one earlier with long, black hair and a black jacket with leather pants!” Orlando explained with waving hands as he described excitedly.
“Ah… You mean…”
Could Orlando be talking about Jiang Muye?
“Right, her! Her nose is gorgeous, and her skin is porcelain smooth. Her eyes are especially pretty like they can speak, and her lips are especially suitable for kissing…”
Ning Xi watched the way Orlando spoke as it progressed in a weirder direction. Suddenly, she was confused. Why did she feel like… something was weird?
As she muttered to herself, she heard Orlando say very excitedly, “Xi Xi! I’ve fallen into the river of love again! I’ve fallen in love with the black rose!”
Ning Xi was speechless.
What did she just hear?
Her ears were probably blinded…
Chapter 2059: Amazing, My Blondie!
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This… This guy was saying that he has fallen in love with Jiang Muye!
The instant Orlando finished, Ning Xi stood stunned there like an idiot.
Also, what the heck did he mean by falling into the river of love “again”?
How could someone say such a thing so openly, and before a girl that he had been chasing just a second before!?
Where was his integrity!?
“Xi Xi, she’s your friend, isn’t she? Can you give me a way to contact her?” Orlando said as he looked a little shy. “Can you? I’m sincere!”
Right! You are sincere! You are sincere to every girl…

Ning Xi was still immersed in the shock that Orlando actually fancied Jiang Muye and did not say anything for a long time.
Orlando thought that Ning Xi was worried and was already coming up with all sorts of excuses to persuade her. “Xi Xi! I swear! I’m really sincere! She’s beautiful! Earlier, when I saw her looking at me, her gaze was like lightning!”
What the heck was this lightning-like description?
Earlier, Jiang Muye had been clearly shooting him a look of hostility.
Uhh, to be fair, when Jiang Muye stared at people in his female disguise, it was indeed quite…
That little gaze was filled with an arrogant and unbridled wildness, which definitely could trigger all men’s desires to conquer “her”.
“I’ve never seen such a girl before! She’s incredibly unique!”
Ning Xi thought to herself, “Of course, you’ve never seen such a person before because he isn’t even a girl!”
“XiXi, if I can’t be with her, I’ll definitely rather die than live! My life would have no meaning at all! Like a barren desert! Please, please help me?” Orlando looked like his heart ached terribly as if he was about to die in the next second.
Ning Xi expressed that she was in a tight spot
This time, should she sell Blondie out, or sell Blondie out?

Ning Xi contemplated for three seconds before she quickly nodded. “Okay! This is her handphone number. The number is… Forget it, I’m afraid you can’t remember. I’ll just write it for you!”
Ning Xi did not hesitate as she quickly jotted Jiang Muye’s phone number down at lightning speed and passed it to him.
Orlando clutched that little slip of paper dreamily. “Xi Xi! Thank you! If we get married, you must join our wedding!”
Ning Xi was speechless. She almost puked three liters of blood.
Bloody hell! This was just their first time meeting and he had already thought about marriage?
She never would have thought that Jiang Muye in a female disguise could have such immense charm that even the veteran playboy Orlando was this crazy for him.
Amazing, my blondie!
At this moment, Jiang Muye who was in the changing room suddenly could not stop sneezing. “Hey! Who’s cursing me?”
…
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, Little Junior Sister, you just stabbed your brother in the back with two knives just like that! Is that appropriate?” Tang Lang who was waiting for Ning Xi in the car had just witnessed the scene earlier, and he expressed his amazement.
This time, Tang Lang had gone along as a bodyguard with her to Lorraine. Every time Ning Xi had a shoot, he would follow. Obviously, he had seen Jiang Muye in a female disguise, so earlier when Orlando spoke, he already knew who the black rose Orlando was referring to.
She had finally gotten rid of Orlando, so Ning Xi was in a jovial mood. She beamed. “No! I’m clearly helping out a buddy. Hasn’t Blondie been lacking confident about his female disguise? I’m helping him regain confidence right now!”
“I think he doesn’t need this kind of things…” Tang Lang tsked with sympathy.
Chapter 2060: How About We Hug Too?
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Without Orlando’s nagging, Ning Xi’s last few days in Lorraine City was spent feeling exceptionally free and contented.
Spirit had long been prepared to be a listed company. Everything was in order. This time, riding the wave of shining at Lorraine Fashion Week, in a spurt of energy, they successfully made their mark in Wall Street.
On that day, Tang Lang strongly hinted to Ning Xi to treat him to a nice meal.
“CEO Tang! It doesn’t make sense if you don’t treat me to this meal, does it?” Tang Lang held his chin and looked like he was determined to rip her off.
Ning Xi rolled her eyes at him. “I will treat you! Of course! But where’s the fun in just the two of us having a meal together!? I heard Third Senior Sister say that she and First Senior Brother are in Lorraine too. How about we call them over too? We haven’t gotten together in a long time!”
Tang Lang shrugged. “Sure, I’ve no opinion. The two bosses up there are temporarily agreeing now, so what else do we little bandits have to say?”
Previously, because Lu Tingxiao and Yun Shen’s relationship was tense, to avoid arousing suspicion, they had almost never met up in secret, and now, no one knew what the two sides had secretly reached an agreement on, but they actually surprised everyone by making peace.

“Hehe, then I’ll call them over!” Ning Xi happily called Feng Xiaoxiao.
On the other end of the phone, when Feng Xiaoxiao heard that Ning Xi wanted to treat them to a meal, she quickly agreed and even promised to bring First Senior Brother along too.
Half an hour later, the fellow apprentices met up at a crossing.
“Oh! Little Junior Sister! Come here, let me hug you! Senior Sister has missed you so much!” Once Feng Xiaoxiao went over, she immediately ran to Ning Xi and gave her a huge bear hug.
“Third Senior Sister, I really missed you too!” Ning Xi had emotionally hugged her back.
On the side, Tang Lang raised his brows as he watched Ning Xi and Feng Xiaoxiao embrace. He faintly smiled to Tang Ye across him who wore his gold-framed spectacles and seemed expressionless as always. “First Senior Brother, how about… we hug too?”
Then, he slyly opened up his arms.
As expectedly, what came as a reply was Tang Ye’s gaze as if he had just seen an idiot.
Tang Lang clutched his chest and pretended to be hurt. “Oh, I’m devastated… It looks like First Senior Brother didn’t miss me at all…”
The instant he finished, Tang Lang suddenly took a step forward and held the shoulders of the man across him and pulled him into an embrace. “Even though First Senior Brother is so heartless, I still do miss him a lot…”
Tang Ye’s expression turned stiff in an instant. Almost reflexively, he was about to make a move, but in the end, his hand hung mid-air, then he put down his hand as if to compromise.

Tang Lang seemed to have expected this. He grinned, knowing that he got away with it.
“Let’s go, let’s go! I’ll bring you guys to eat a super fancy meal! It’s my treat today, so feel free to order as you wish!” Ning Xi said happily.
Feng Xiaoxiao rubbed Ning Xi’s fair and tender little face. “Oh, Little Junior Sister, you are so capable! You became a CEO, married Mr. Perfect, and reach life’s pinnacle! Wait till I abandon the life of an outlaw, then I can roll with you!”
“No problem!”
The four of them walked in a line as they chatted and made their way towards a certain high-class restaurant in Lorraine.
On the way there, Tang Lang had his arms slung sloppily over Tang Ye’s shoulders as he chatted. Suddenly, someone stuck a leg out before his feet, and he did not notice, so he tripped and almost fell.
“What the heck!? Who’s this!?” Tang Lang instantly shouted angrily.
In the corner of a wall stood a man who was unkempt and looked like a beggar. The man used a newspaper to cover his face. It was his lean, long leg that had tripped Tang Lang earlier.
Tang Lang rolled up his sleeves and was about to settle the score with that person when…
A wind blew past and the newspaper on the man’s face suddenly fell, revealing an extremely beautiful face.
Tang Lang instantly widened his eyes as if he had just seen a ghost. “Damn it! Grandfather! You… Why are you here?”
Chapter 2061: Listen To Whoever Wins
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“Master!” When she saw the certain someone leaning on the corner of the wall, Ning Xi was shocked too.
“Second Senior Brother, since when did you get a grandfather?” On the side, Feng Xiaoxiao studied them with suspicion, and then her eyes instantly lit up too. “Dang! Second Senior Brother, your grandfather is so handsome!”
After Tang Ye had a clear look at the man’s face, the murderous air around him instantly expanded and he was all tensed up too.
Ning Xi quickly ran over to smooth things over. “Ah, no, no! This is my friend. It’s that Master that I’ve told you guys about before. First Senior Brother, can your expression be not so frightening?!”
Then, she walked to Han Xiao in bewilderment. She looked at his mystical appearance as a beggar paralyzed on the streets and said, “Master, why are you here in Lorraine?”
Han Xiao held part of his underbelly and looked like he was dying.
Ning Xi thought he was hurt and she immediately looked worried. “Master, are you…”
In the next second, she heard the guy mournfully say, “Hungry…”

Ning Xi was baffled. Master was indeed amazing. His survival skills were indeed zero, and she was not sure how he had survived till today.
However, to meet a friend in a foreign place was still a joyful occurrence, so Ning Xi quickly invited him. “Master, we’re just about to go eat, want to come along?”
“Yes!” Han Xiao immediately jumped up. “Kentucky?”
Ning Xi replied, “Huh? No…”
From the size, Tang Lang said earnestly, “Grandfather, don’t keep thinking about those garbage fried food. Today we’re going to eat fancy!”
Han Xiao frowned. “I don’t like fancy-schmancy.”
Tang Lang continued to coax him, “Grandfather, I guarantee that after you try it, you’ll definitely like it. In fact, you won’t want to eat Kentucky or McDonald’s again!”
Han Xiao just replied, “Let’s fight. We’ll listen to whoever wins.”
Tang Lang instantly turned to look at Ning Xi. “Little Junior Sister, let’s have Kentucky!”
Ning Xi, Feng Xiaoxiao, and Tang Ye were speechless.
Fine, they would not be able to defeat him anyway.
In the end, the fancy meal that Tang Lang kept thinking about turned into fried food just like that.

Even more tragically was that there was no Kentucky nearby. At last, they could only watch as they were about to reach their initial restaurant, but they switched lanes and finally found a branch very far away.
…
Inside the small store, the five of them were miserably sitting around a small table.
“Master, what have you come to Lorraine for this time?” Ning Xi asked.
A certain Master held a piece of chicken in his left hand and a burger in his right. He was munching happily and could not even hear anyone.
As he watched the anticipated fancy meal vanish, Tang Lang muttered in a lowered voice to Ning Xi, Tang Ye, and Feng Xiaoxiao, “Hmm, how about the four of us attack together!? Maybe we could win!”
Ning Xi eagerly passed the Master a drumstick as she shook her head like a rattle-drum. “If you want to die, go alone! Don’t drag me in!”
Feng Xiaoxiao looked like she wanted to try her luck. “If he’s really that good, I really want to try!”
Ning Xi warned her with a stern expression, “First Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother joined hands and they couldn’t win!”
“Uhh, then forget it…” Feng Xiaoxiao made a discerning judgment and gave up.
Ning Xi was not sure how long Han Xiao had not eaten for, but he vacuumed everything up into his mouth. Ning Xi and Tang Lang were used to this, while Feng Xiaoxiao and Tang Ye were dumbfounded.
Especially Tang Ye, who initially still had a stern and vigilant expression, but now Han Xiao’s image in his mind had probably crumbled…
Chapter 2062: A Bunch of Sheep
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As the four of them were watching the Master eat, there was suddenly a loud sound at the entrance. Someone kicked the door in.
A group of big and muscular American men in black sleeveless shirts came into the shop. They surrounded Ning Xi’s table and then yelled fiercely at others, “All you unrelated people, get lost!”
They held guns and the other customers all left screaming while the staff hid under the tables.
Ning Xi had a chicken wing in her hand. She blinked her eyes and looked at them. “R-Robbery?”
Tang Lang was eating an ice cream. “Of course not, they are here for you!”
“Except this woman, all of you get lost! Don’t butt into this! If not, don’t blame me if you’re hurt!” The man who looked like the leader had a skull necklace around his neck. He kicked a nearby chair away and threatened them.
Tang Lang licked his ice cream while Feng Xiaoxiao put on an eerie smile. Tang Ye just sat there emotionlessly, and Han Xiao was still focused on eating, not even looking up.

Their reactions angered the guy. “Messy hair! Yellow pig! Weakling! And you, sissy! I’m talking to you guys! Did you hear me! Do you want to die?!”
Messy hair Tang Lang, yellow pig Feng Xiaoxiao, weakling Tang Ye, and sissy Han Xiao were all speechless.
“Pfft! Cough…” Ning Xi choked on her cola and started coughing.
Damn…
You’re really tough, bro. You just offended four gods of death…
The atmosphere around the table changed the moment the man said those words.
“Messy hair…” Tang Lang touched his curly hair that he was proud of. His eyes were as sharp as knives at the moment.
A cold light glinted off Tang Ye’s gold-framed glasses.
Feng Xiaoxiao slammed the table hard. “What the heck did you say just now?!”
Han Xiao was the most relaxed one. He was focused on eating his second family bucket.
The man looked ferocious as his bloodlust had become stronger. “Since all of you are asking for it, don’t blame me for not warning you guys! Get them!”

Ning Xi ducked beside the Master, then she covered her eyes.
Probably because Tang Lang seemed annoying, the man attacked Tang Lang first.
Tang Lang did not move an inch until a punch swooshed right before his forehead, then he grabbed it tightly with his palm.
A terrifying bone-crushing sound came from under his knuckle.
“Ah!” The man roared painfully.
On Tang Ye’s side, the others attacked him because he wore a pair of glasses and looked weak. The end result was so bloody that Ning Xi did not even want to glance at it.
Screams came from all over the shop. It was chaotic hell.
The group of men knelt on the floor and begged for mercy desperately. The man with the skull necklace was kicked far away by Tang Lang, but Feng Xiaoxiao received him and kicked him back. The man was being played like a football.
Ning Xi shook her head.
These people… Could they be idiots?
They were just like a bunch of juicy sheep walking right into the wolves’ den…
Chapter 2063: Boss, You’ve Finally Returned!
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Just like that, Ning Xi and the rest held the gang leader and those rogues down before making their way towards Solomon.
On the way, Tang Ye muttered to himself, “If the Solomon they’re talking about is the same one that I know, this Solomon should be the one that was once Europe’s largest organization, but after that, they slowly waned. The current leader is the weakest one in the history of their chiefs. Back then, his assistant almost seized the throne. Tang Xi, how did you get involved with Solomon’s people?”
Ning Xi shrugged innocently. “I’m really confused too! I don’t know when could I have provoked them!”
On the side, Feng Xiaoxiao waved her hands indifferently. “Won’t we know when we catch that idiot gang leader out to grill him?”
They reached the entrance to the headquarters.
Tang Lang kicked the man with the skull necklace on the door, making a huge sound.
Very quickly, there were sounds disarrayed footsteps. The people inside were startled and came out.

“Who is it!?” A hefty Caucasian guy at least two meters tall rushed out. When he saw the man lying on the ground twitch, his expression darkened. “Jason! What’s happening?!”
Then, his gaze looked at Ning Xi, Tang Ye, and the rest at the entrance with hostility. “Who are you people!? You dare to even touch Solomon’s people! Do you want to die?”
When Jason heard his words, he instantly trembled with fright. “Joseph, softer… Softer…”
Then, he leaned into the guy’s ear and muttered a few things softly, appearing terrified.
“What…”
When he saw the two people keep muttering to each other, Tang Lang impatiently yawned. “Who’s your leader? Get him to come out to speak!”
When he heard Jason’s words, Joseph’s gaze was much more cautious now. “Do you think you can just meet our leader as you wish? The few of you, who are you? Report your names!”
Feng Xiaoxiao waved the whip in her hands. “You don’t have the right to know my name.”
When Joseph saw the whip in Feng Xiaoxiao’s hand, his expression suddenly changed. In the next second, after he noticed the gold-framed spectacles on Tang Ye, he turned a few degrees paler. After he saw Tang Lang’s almost symbolic curly hair too, his knees started to give way. “You… Could you be… Could you guys be…”
Crap!
Could these people be the legendary …

From their features, their aura, everything fit!
It seemed like they only missed the “Thousand-Faced Ghost Hand” Tang Xi…
Uhh, could that beautiful lady who looked weak be Tang Xi in disguise?
Who was that long-haired man beside the beauty then?
If they were really the four, then would the man traveling with them not have an even more terrifying identity?
Joseph almost did not dare to continue thinking about it.
Right at this moment, behind them came the pattering of heavy footsteps. A few people walked out with large steps.
The person who walked right in front was a middle-aged man, and beside him was a bald man.
“Boss!” When they saw the middle-aged man, Joseph, Jason, and all the rogues immediately lowered their heads to call out respectfully.
When Tang Lang saw their commander walk out, he raised his brows and asked, “You’re Solomon’s leader?”
The middle-aged man had a stormy expression as he skimmed the five people who were clearly here to cause a scene.
As he was about to speak, his gaze fell onto the girl who wore a pink dress and looked adorably delicate. In the next second, his expression suddenly changed.
It was as if the middle-aged man had been split into half by a thunderbolt. His eyes widened and stared straight at Ning Xi, then his initially vicious eyes unexpectedly teared up akin to an abandoned pet that had seen its owner. He was emotional as he stared at Ning Xi and gasped, “Boss! Boss, you’ve finally returned!”
Chapter 2064: That Idiot Is You!
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“Boss! You’ve finally returned!”
Following the shout of that teary-eyed middle-aged man, Tang Lang, Tang Ye, Feng Xiaoxiao, and Han Xiao all looked at Ning Xi.
Ning Xi turned her white fingers and pointed at her nose in complete bafflement. “Huh? Are you referring to me?”
At this moment, the bald-headed guy beside the middle-aged man rushed out with snot and tears too. “Boss! I thought that you didn’t want us anymore!”
Ning Xi was speechless.
What?

Ning Xi only reacted after a long while. She spoke with suspicion in her voice, “Wait, wait, wait… Speak properly! Who’s your leader? Did you guys get the wrong person?”
When the middle-aged man heard her, he looked as if Ning Xi was a heartless rat. “Boss! Did you forget me? I’m Zeus!”
The bald-headed guy quickly added on, “I’m Bardy! Boss, you saved our lives back then when Jeffrey dominated the whole of Solomon. It was you who destroyed their old lair. Without you, there wouldn’t be Solomon, Boss. Did you forget all of this?”
“Uhh…” Ning Xi was confused by what she heard. She still had no impression of this at all.
What Bardy? What Zeus? What Jeffrey?
She did not know any of them!
Right at this moment, Feng Xiaoxiao, who was beside Ning Xi, suddenly smacked her head in realization. “Oh, what the heck?! I remember now! Little Junior Sister, they’re telling the truth! Back then, I was there too! Remember that time when you came to St. Bernard to look for me and I wasn’t home? When you reached my place to look for me, you bumped into a group of assassins. At last, you followed those assassins to this useless leader’s house. Back then, he was almost killed by the subordinates of the guy who stole his throne. It was you who saved him along the way, and in the end, you went to Jeffrey’s old lair together…”
As she listened to Feng Xiaoxiao go on about those memories from ages ago, Ning Xi finally remembered some of it, then she did not know whether to laugh or cry. “Oh my gosh! I think such a thing did happen!”
Jeffrey seemed to have something against Feng Xiaoxiao previously, so he had acted recklessly and hired assassins to ambush and assassinate Feng Xiaoxiao. Finally, because she was worried about Feng Xiaoxiao’s safety, she followed those assassins to Zeus’s house and saved this useless man who brought her to find Jeffrey. At last, when she rushed to Jeffrey’s old lair, Feng Xiaoxiao had arrived at the same time too, and they ruthlessly destroyed Jeffrey and the group of people.
This incident had happened rather long ago, so Ning Xi had completely forgotten about it. While Feng Xiaoxiao’s enemies were more numerous than the fishes in the sea, if this had not been brought up, she would probably have long forgotten about it.

“Boss! You finally remember!” The bald guy called Bardy sniffed emotionally.
The useless leader wiped his tears away. “Boss, when you weren’t around, we’ve been working hard to expand the gang! We’ve been waiting for the day of your return!”
When Ning Xi heard these two people keep calling her their boss, she felt a headache coming on. “Wait, hold on! That’s not right! Even if I accidentally saved you guys, when did I become your leader?”
She remembered that back then, the useless leader seemed to have said something to her about how Solomon “honored the strong ones”. Plus, she had saved them, so they had wanted to appoint her as the new leader.
However, she had clearly rejected it on the spot back then!
“Ever since you saved us, in our hearts, you’ve already become our leader!” Bardy said matter-of-factly.
The useless leader Zeus nodded earnestly to agree. “Yes, that’s right!”
On the side, Tang Lang snorted and laughed out loud before he said slyly, “Oh, my my, Little Junior Sister… It turns out… that the idiot is you!”
Ning Xi snapped, “Shut up!”
She was clearly getting implicated for simply being there!
Chapter 2065: Which Idiot Hired You?
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Zeus took a glance at Feng Xiaoxiao whom he had seen once that day, and then looked at the others and said emotionally, “Boss, I’m sure that these few people beside you must be the legends from the Tang faction!”
The instant he finished, the group of rogues and the little gang leader were all dumbfounded.
What was going on?
The person they had attempted to kill was actually Solomon’s leader, while these few bystanders were all Tang faction’s legendary assassins?
Jason felt his legs tremble and he immediately knelt down. “S-sorry, Boss, I didn’t know… I really didn’t know it was you and these superiors…”
“Boss, what’s happening? Did something happen?” The moment Zeus noticed Jason and the rest react in fear, he could not help but frown.
“Oh, it’s nothing. Earlier, when we were eating, these people suddenly popped out of nowhere and wanted to kill us.”

Ning Xi’s single casual sentence shocked Zeus and Bardy silly.
“Boss, what did you say?!”
“These bastards wanted to kill you guys?”
Jason looked like he was about to cry. “Boss Zeus, listen to me explain! It’s not what you think! I… I secretly took an order. The other party wanted the Chinese artiste, Ning Xi’s life. I didn’t know… I really didn’t know this person’s identity was actually…”
When Ning Xi heard him, her brows shot up. “Oh? Someone wants my life?”
“Y-yes, they offered $10 million. I… I was momentarily bewitched by the money…”
When Jason said this, Tang Lang clutched his stomach and laughed until he almost rolled on the ground. “Pfft, hahaha… I’m dying! Someone actually offered $10 million to assassinate the legendary Thousand-Face Ghost Hand Tang Xi and the assassin they hired was even of such a ranking!”
Damn! Thousand-Face Ghost Hand Tang Xi…
The way Jason looked at Ning Xi, one could tell he was horrified.
Was Tang Xi not a man?
When she saw Tang Lang rejoicing in her misfortunes, Ning Xi’s expression was dark as the bottom of a pot. “That’s enough from you! Is it so amazing that your head is worth more?”

“Heh, little sheep, which idiot hired you?” Feng Xiaoxiao asked with a giggle.
Jason looked troubled. “Well… Well… Superior, you know how the industry works…”
If he mentioned the client’s name, he would not need to roll in the industry anymore.
The moment Jason said that, Bardy viciously kicked him to the ground. “Sh*t! You idiot! Motherf*cker, do you have sh*t as your brains?!”
Jason was booted until his bones almost cracked. At the same time, he was finally clear-headed. He could barely save his own life. Who cared about the rules of this stupid industry?
Ning Xi waved indifferently and smiled. “Enough. He doesn’t need to say it but I probably know who.”
With Master Han Xiao keeping watch by her side, no one would be so stupid to still dare come for her.
These little fishes and shrimp might just be commoners who were not in the circle.
Lorraine Fashion Week had just ended not too long ago when she was attacked. Furthermore, she connected it to the incident in the “Thunderbolt” filming crew when the fake gun was swapped for a real one.
Ning Xi probed, “Let me ask you. Did your client once make you kidnap a Chinese student who was studying abroad, then threaten his sister to do things for you?”
Seeing that the previous incident had been exposed, Jason’s little figure trembled. He was giving everything up! “Yes, yes… Boss, I don’t dare anymore! I’ll just send this offer back! I won’t be involved with that person anymore!”
Ning Xi smiled mysteriously to herself. “There’s no need for that.”
Chapter 2066: You Do It Then
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“Uhh, no need? Boss, what do you mean?” Jason asked in a weak tone.
“Do you want a chance to redeem yourself?”
Jason’s eyes brightened. He never thought that he would still have a chance to live after his head was nearly separated from his neck.
After that, a certain useless boss apologized and cried to Ning Xi to prove his loyalty. He also promised to listen to whatever she said. Otherwise, she could throw him into the sea.
Ning Xi planned to leave after things cleared up, but the sharp-thinking Bardy seemed to have observed Ning Xi’s group carefully. He noticed that the bored-looking long-haired man who seemed impatient was the top among the group. Having done his research, he forced several kitchen staff from Kentucky to go over and cook. He even bought several KFC in Los Angeles and gave it to them as a gift until Ning Xi finally agreed to stay.

Ning Xi’s group all stayed over at Solomon for a night.
Master Han Xiao left swiftly after he was done with his meal. Ning Xi also then parted ways with Feng Xiaoxiao and Tang Ye.
Two days later, her job at Los Angeles was done and she went back home.
The trip to Los Angeles this time had so many surprises in store for her…
…
At the Ning Residence in China.
After they returned, Ning Xueluo made up an excuse and went back to her own house. She could not take Zheng Minjun’s sarcasm anymore.
She had given Zheng Minjun an invitation card to the Lorraine Fashion Week too, so she was there the whole time when the incident happened.
She thought History would be able to shine this time, but who knew that things would have turned out like this?

Zheng Minjun felt so embarrassed that she went back alone. Her attitude towards Ning Xueluo became much worse, and from time to time, Zheng Minjun always compared her to Ning Xi.
In addition to History’s worsening situation, she was really in a pinch.
Ning Xueluo plonked herself down on the sofa. After a while, she heard footsteps outside the door. Ning Yaohua and Zhuang Lingyu had returned.
Zhuang Lingyu seemed overjoyed to see Ning Xueluo. “Xueluo is back!”
She then looked at her and frowned. “Have you gotten skinnier? You’re pregnant! How could that happen?”
Ning Xueluo gazed down with a glum expression. “Mother, I’m alright. It’s just that the company has been busy lately…”
Ning Yaohua spoke up, “History’s matter is not your fault. Don’t blame yourself so much.”
Zhuang Lingyu held Ning Xueluo’s hand and sat down on the sofa. “I told you that damned girl just likes to go against us! Now, you should believe me! If she hadn’t do it on purpose, why was it that of all designers, she hired that one?! And she even humiliated Xueluo in front of so many people!”
Ning Yaohua knew that Ning Xi was on good terms with the Zhuang family and they wanted to take advantage of that, but now they could not say anything about it. “Xiao Xi has really crossed the line this time! We’re still a family anyhow. Why does she have to make things turn out like this?! Moreover, Xueluo is pregnant. Isn’t she afraid it might affect Xueluo’s baby?”
Zhuang Lingyu then said, “That’s what she hoped for!”
Ning Xueluo put on a miserable expression. “Mother, you can’t blame Sister for this. It’s my fault for hiring the wrong person… but, Mother, I feel really bad. History is all I have, but now… it’s ruined…”
Chapter 2067: Double Joy
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Zhuang Lingyu was in anguish when she saw Ning Xueluo being so gloomy. “It’s alright, Xueluo. Don’t be sad anymore. It’s just a clothing brand. It’s not a big deal even if you lose it! What you should focus on now is to give birth to your child and everything else can start over again!”
Ning Yaohua went along. “Your mother is right. Nothing is more important than your child.”
This was her key to stay in the Su family.
With the Su family backing her up, it was just a trivial thing for her to start another company in the future.
As Zhuang Lingyu and Ning Yaohua were comforting their daughter, a strange lady who looked like a nanny carefully carried a bowl of soup out from the kitchen. “I see you’re back, Madam Zhuang. The tocolysis soup is done. Please drink it while it’s still warm!”

Tocolysis soup?
Ning Xueluo was acting like she endured all the humiliation from Ning Xi out of concern for Zhuang Lingyu and Ning Yaohua, but her expression went blank for a second when she heard the nanny.
Was she mistaken?
Did the nanny say… tocolysis soup? For Madam Zhuang?
The nanny went ahead and then realized there was someone else besides Zhuang Lingyu. She then exclaimed, “This must be your daughter! As expected, she’s as lovely as you are, Madam! I heard that you’re pregnant as well. I’ve made a little extra. Please have some as well!”
Ning Xueluo was stunned. She had no idea what was happening. “Mother, this is…”
Zhuang Lingyu did not expect the nanny to come out suddenly and even meet Ning Xueluo. She unconsciously touched her stomach and her expression seemed a little awkward as she struggled to speak up.
Ning Yaohua seemed stiff as well. He coughed lightly and then said while blushing a little, “Xueluo, this is a nanny we’ve just hired. She specializes in making food for pregnant ladies. Your mother… She’s pregnant…”
“What?”

Ning Yaohua’s words struck her like a thunderbolt.
Ning Xueluo realized that her reaction was a little exaggerated, so she calmed herself down and acted surprised. “Father, what did you say? Mother is… pregnant?”
Ning Yaohua held Zhuang Lingyu’s hand and said in excitement, “Yes! Well, Xueluo, you know that your mother has been weak which is why we haven’t been able to have other children. It’s one of our biggest regrets. Actually, in the past year, we’ve been trying surrogate pregnancy, but it never worked, and just as we were about to give up, your mother became pregnant herself!”
Ning Yaohua could not hide his excitement while Zhuang Lingyu looked really blissful as well.
Ning Xueluo’s mind went blank when she heard her father’s words. A burning anger took over her heart.
Zhuang Lingyu was pregnant!
At this very moment, Zhuang Lingyu was pregnant!
Ning Yaohua thought Ning Xueluo was just too surprised, hence he did not notice the evil intent from her. He was very much in his own happy little world. “You were busy some time back then, so we didn’t really tell you about it! Xueluo, you really are the lucky star of our family. The Ning family is having double joy!”
Double joy!
What a double joy indeed!
Ning Xueluo’s internal organs felt like they were burning to the point that she felt pain on the inside.
Chapter 2068: Forcing Her Onto The Path Of Death
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Ning Yaohua had no idea about what Ning Xueluo was thinking about. “Xueluo, it’s been hard for you all these years. You’ve had to put in so much effort for the company. Your brother will be able to share the burden with you after he grows up and takes over the company!
“Before this, I was worried that you’d be alone, but now, after your mother and I pass away, you siblings will be able to stay by each other’s side. We’ll be at ease!”
Ha…
Brother…
Of course!

The two of them must’ve checked and confirmed that it was a boy, a successor the Ning family has been waiting for. If not, they wouldn’t be this ecstatic!
Ning Xueluo was really outraged by Ning Yaohua’s words.
Wait until her brother grows up and takes over the company!?
She had spent so much effort to drive Ning Xi away and make herself the only daughter left, getting all the attention and care from them. Now that they had a biological son, did her place in the family still matter?
They planned to discard her once they had a son. He actually sugar-coated it by saying that Ning Xueluo would have someone be by her side in the future, and even to share her burden.
They just wanted to chase her away and never considered her at all.
Her place in the Su family was already difficult, and now Zhuang Lingyu was pregnant with a boy. The future heir of the Ning family was forcing her onto the path of death!
Ning Xueluo sucked it up and forced a surprised smile. “That’s great, really great. Congratulations, Father and Mother!”
Zhuang Lingyu held Ning Xueluo’s hand. “Thank you, Xueluo. Don’t worry. We won’t neglect you because of your brother. You’ll forever be my treasured daughter!”

Ning Xueluo scoffed inside. However, she put on a happy act. “Of course, I know, Mother! I’ve always hoped to have a younger brother. He can help both of you out, and even support me in the future!”
Ning Yaohua’s uneasiness disappeared when he heard Ning Xueluo. “That’s for sure! Who would your brother support if not you?!”
Zhuang Lingyu was worried that Ning Xueluo would be displeased, so she was relieved when she saw Ning Xueluo’s attitude at the moment. In a gentle tone, she said, “Stay at home for a few days! I’ll make some tonic for you!”
Ning Xueluo smiled brightly. “You too, Mother. You have to take care of Brother! My baby can become Brother’s playmate too!”
Ning Yaohua nodded happily when he saw the loving mother-daughter pair. “Xueluo, I’ll be taking extra care of the company. Don’t worry about it. Stay at home and rest with your mother.”
Ning Xueluo’s back straightened up as her fingernails pressed deep into her palms.
It had taken her so much effort to chase Ning Xi away, and she even got herself the shares from Ning Yaohua and Ning Yaobang, finally gaining control of the company.
However, now he was trying to take back the power because of an unborn child? Trying to pave a path for him in the future already?
What a kind father!
Chapter 2069: Blondie Is Going To Kill Me
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“Thank you, Father. You’re incredibly good to me. If there’s a next life, I definitely want to be your daughter again!” Ning Xueluo looked touched and her expression feigned innocence as if she did not notice anything.
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In the garden house in Deer Town.
Dong, dong, dong!
The dawn’s peaceful silence was suddenly broken by the clamorous sound of someone knocking on the door.
The person outside the door yelled earth-shatteringly at the top of their lungs, “Ning Xiao Xi! Ning Xiao Xi, come out! Don’t hide inside and not make a sound! I know you’re at home! Quickly roll right out!”
When Ning Xi, who was being chummy with Lu Tingxiao in the garden, heard this voice, she instantly spat her tea out and carefully leaned on Lu Tingxiao’s shoulder to peer. “It’s over! I’m exposed! Blondie is probably going to kill me this time!”
Lu Tingxiao looked outside the yard door. “What did you do?”
“Uhh, well…” Ning Xi forced a smile.

“Ning Xiao Xi! If you can betray me, then you can open this door! Open it!” Jiang Muye was still calling from the outside.
Ning Xi cleared her throat and explained, “Actually, I didn’t do anything. Well… Do you still remember Orlando?”
When he heard this name, Lu Tingxiao’s eyes instantly narrowed. “I do.”
Obviously, he did.
How could he not remember someone who once coveted for his wife?
He had kept some records in his heart.
Clearly, this little notebook of records was very thick…
Thanks to Big Boss Lu’s extraordinary memory that could remember everything.
“Ah, isn’t ‘Thunderbolt Secret Service Squad’ going to be in theatres soon? This time, when I went to Lorraine, I inevitably bumped into Orlando when working, and that playboy was at it again. When I thought about how we still have to work together, after all, I didn’t want to make our relationship too awkward. Just as I was worried about this, guess what happened after?”
When Ning Xi arrived at this point, her eyes shined like she was keeping him in suspense.
“What?” Lu Tingxiao’s fingers stroked the girl’s fine hair. His gaze was focused on watching the girl’s animated expressions.
Ning Xi said excitedly, “Then, Orlando came to the filming location of ‘Assassin’ to look for me, and bumped into Jiang Muye! He bumped into Jiang Muye in a female disguise!”
Ning Xi had especially emphasized the last sentence.

Lu Tingxiao raised his brows. “Was it love at first sight?”
Ning Xi slapped her thigh. “Darling, you’re so smart!”
Lu Tingxiao did not know whether to laugh or cry. This progress was indeed… hard to imagine…
“Darling, you don’t know it. After Orlando saw Jiang Muye in a female outfit, he said that he had fallen into the river of love, then he begged me to help him connect them, and even said that he’d definitely invite me when they get married in the future! He said it so sincerely. Obviously, I had to agree to him… Hehehe…”
Lu Tingxiao was speechless.
Ning Xi was delighted when her fair chin was suddenly gripped lightly by a slightly calloused hand, followed by a deep, sentimental kiss.
Suddenly being kissed by the devil, Ning Xi widened her eyes and blinked. She was startled. Why did he suddenly kiss her?
However, it did not matter. Ning Xi was only momentarily stunned before she returned the kiss.
Moments later, Lu Tingxiao was short of breath as he mumbled against the girl’s lips, “Reward.”
Ning Xi took three seconds before she realized what Lu Tingxiao meant.
Mmm, was Darling commending her for obediently getting rid of his love rivals?
She really admired her own comprehension skills!
At this moment, outside the yard entrance.
A certain bachelor was still miserably barking, “Ning Xiao Xi, you choose your lover over humanity! Our friendship has reached the end!”
Ning Xi softly muttered, “Ah, we can’t be buddies anyway, but I can still be his aunt…”
Chapter 2070: Love Rival Too Abnormal
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At last, a certain Blondie who acted like he had rabies still rushed in.
“Ning Xiao Xi, if you dare, don’t hide behind my uncle!”
Ning Xi pouted. “Do you think I’m stupid enough not to hide?”
Then, she started to pry. “Hey, Jiang Muye, what did Orlando do to you to make you this angry?”
Jiang Muye clutched his chest and almost puked blood. “I’m clearly pissed off by you!”
Ning Xi weakly grumbled, “Please, you’re a grown ass man! What do you have to be afraid of!? Can he eat you!? The meeting of the two trash must have a victor! I think that based on your skill, you can definitely wipe him out!”
Jiang Muye fumed with rage between gritting his teeth. “Bloody hell, I’ll have to thank you for having such confidence in me!”
“Plus, Orlando’s far away in America anyway…” Ning Xi attempted a final struggle.
“My ass! The day after tomorrow, ‘Thunderbolt Secret Service Squad’ will be in theatres. That guy will be in the country for this period of time!” Jiang Muye looked like he was about to break down.
Ning Xi instantly realized something. She patted her chest and lamented as if she had received a new lease on life. “Right! Oh my, thank God, thank God…”

Thank God, Jiang Muye had helped her evade this calamity!
“Ning Xiao Xi!” Jiang Muye was beginning to explode again. This bastard had indeed intentionally made him her shield.
Ning Xi was yelled at until her hair was about to be blown away…
Right at this moment, Lu Tingxiao hugged his wife and said to Jiang Muye, “Your mother called me earlier.”
The instant Lu Tingxiao told him that, Jiang Muye became defensive. “What?! My mother! What did my mother say to you?!”
Every time his mother looked for Lu Tingxiao, it would not be a good thing!
Indeed, Jiang Muye was just pondering about that when Lu Tingxiao said, “To discuss with me about your marriage matters.”
“What the heck?!” Jiang Muye instantly cursed under his breath. Could his own mother not calm down?
He clearly knew that he was most afraid of his Uncle Lu Tingxiao, so every time, she would use Lu Tingxiao to control him and force him to get married.
“I helped you reject it. Now that you’re busy with your career, you don’t have to rush to get married.”
Jiang Muye initially looked ashen, but when he suddenly heard this he felt like he was illuminated by Buddha. He was so moved that he almost teared up. “Right, right, right! Uncle, you’re so right!”
One must know that no matter who it was, saying eight hundred of the same thing to his mother would not be as useful as a single word from Lu Tingxiao.
With Lu Tingxiao’s words of wisdom, he would not be forced into marriage for at least the next year!
Jiang Muye carefully considered this deal. He felt like he had not lost out in the deal!

“Hmph, forget it! This time, I’ll just be loyal as a friend and help you block him!”
Bloody hell! Back then, he had also been a well-known figure among the playboys. He had seen all sorts of girls without getting entangled with them. He could definitely handle that Orlando!
“Oh, Darling, you’re so amazing!”
Jiang Muye felt better when he saw a certain someone already hugging her darling and kissing him.
Please! I am the one being sacrificed and you’re the one helping to sacrifice me too!
Bloody hell, forget it…
How sad!
Jiang Muye looked at these two old ones displaying their affection before him and he was so angry that he ground his teeth.
At this moment, he suddenly thought of something. Jiang Muye’s expression suddenly turned blank.
He was not sure when it had begun.
When he saw the two of them together, he already stopped feeling so bitter and distressed. He just felt like he was seeing them as friends and even relatives.
Huh, Lu Tingxiao’s eyes were too sharp too!
He had probably long seen that he had given up on her, which was why he had so kindly helped him reject the marriage setups!
Great, his love rival was abnormal! Heck, the person he liked was even more abnormal. He really could not lose with a temper…
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